Director of Engineering - Royal Switchgear

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company with a dedicated workforce of over 2,000 team members worldwide. MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety, with a focus on vertical integration to ensure the highest standards across product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in manufacturing capabilities.

About the role

Royal Switchgear, an MPS Company, is a leader in engineering, design, and manufacturing of critical electrical infrastructure solutions. We are seeking a Director of Engineering to drive operational performance through planning, organizing, and directing the Engineering departments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the actions of an onsite engineering department as well as a 3rd party engineering team in India.
• Communicate with other departments and vendors on technical matters as required.
• Provide support for Sales, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Design products based on interpretation of IEEE specifications, customer specifications, and acceptable manufacturing processes.
• Provide supervision and development of Engineering personnel.
• Assist in business planning.
• Review or develop BOMs to meet customer product requirements.
• Train RSMC personnel and sales agents regarding product design.
• Maintain good working relationships with peers in all departments.
• Specify and document requirements for materials, processes, and products, including all Engineering documentation (drawings, certified test reports, computer work documentation, etc.).
• Properly use, care for, and maintain acquisition of tools, instruments, factory equipment, test equipment, and office equipment required to perform job tasks.
• Maintain extensive internal contact with all departments, as well as contact with agents, customers, vendors, and IEEE committees as directed, including technical presentations.
• Perform all other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited school.
• 5+ years of relevant business experience and 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• Self-motivation with a positive, adaptive, and success-seeking mentality.
• Working knowledge of Engineering principles, IEEE specifications, and test methods.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer hardware and software experience in CAD and CNC programming.
• Professional Engineering certification is desirable but not required.
• MBA is desirable but not required.
• Timely and well-organized communicator.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems; INFOR SyteLine is a plus.
• Power and/or electrical system knowledge.

Skills

• Strong computer skills in Excel, Word, and MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical skills with a high-level of attention to detail and business process.
• Strong skills in developing and presenting performance metrics reports.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
• Ability to prepare and present comprehensive reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including preparing and presenting information.
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed as needed.
• WMS experience and knowledge preferred.
• ERP system knowledge (JD Edwards preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with bonus potential based on company performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• 401k with employer match.
• Employer-paid disability.

Location: Onsite - Bessemer, Alabama